Mandy Chan Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, MO, US

Greater St. Louis Area

• Pursuing immunology doctoral degree in the laboratory of Joel Schilling, MD, PhD to investigate lysosomal dysfunction and metabolic changes in liver macrophages in the setting of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. My.
• Trainee under NIH T32 Immunology Training Grant (2019-2021)
• Awardee for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (2020-2024)

Atlanta, GA

• Participated in a paid summer research program supported by Emory Undergraduate Research Program, under the mentorship of Dr. David Lynn
• Co-assembled fluorophore-tagged congener of amyloid-beta nucleating core and ssDNA to form novel multilamellar nanotubes that have the potential to facilitate endocytosis of the peptide
• On-going synthesis and incorporation of boronated amino acid to chelate ribose.

Shannon Point Marine Center (SPMC)

• Participated in a 9-week NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program
• Investigated the chemical properties of diatom signals that induce morphological change in radular teeth of marine gastropod Lacuna vincta under the guidance of Dr. Kathy Van Alstyne
• Presented results in an oral presentation at the 2017 Association of Sciences in Limnology and Oceanography Aquatic Sciences Summer Meeting, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

Oxford, GA

• Overlooked 20 students’ performance in molecular biology laboratory and provided assistance as needed
• Handled biological materials, wastes, and machinery such as gel imaging
• Performed and supervised PCR, RFLP analysis and gel electrolysis procedures in classroom

Oxford, GA

• Synthesized and analyzed mono-substituted isoxazole, 3-phenylisoxazole, for organic chemistry laboratory teaching and DNA binding research under the guidance of Ms. Brenda Harmon
• Attempted to develop a greener method to synthesize organic compounds using Suzuki reaction by microwave and water-based solvent with the aid of phase-transfer catalyst TBAB
• Presented result to faculty and students at a campus research symposium

Oxford, GA

• Prepared equipment and supplies for the chemistry laboratories
• Provided organized and productive research environments for faculty and students

Hong Kong

• Assisted production manager with daily shipping assignments, production preparation, product examination, and communication with company office
• Enhanced efficiency in assembly and shipment by maintaining quality assurance

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Immunology

Activities and Societies: - DBBS Women in STEM, Professional Development Chair (2019 – Present) - Young Scientist Program: Continuing.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry

• Oxford-Emory Research Mentorship Program Coordinator/Mentor (2016-2018) • Women in STEM, Treasurer (2016-2018) • STEM Pathway.